Top Political Commentators to Discuss Two-Party System at the National Archives October 14

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Washington, DC…On Tuesday, October 14, at 7 PM, Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein welcomes
a group of leading political commentators for an “American Conversation” on the topic: New Loyalties for Old: A Farewell to the Two-Party System? The program will take place in the William G. McGowan Theater of the National Archives Building.

The Archivist and his guests will discuss the impact of new technology, the
expansion of voting groups, and weakening party loyalty on the American political
system. Panelists include E. J. Dionne, Washington Post columnist
and senior fellow in governance studies, Brookings Institution; David Brooks, New
York Times columnist and commentator on The Newshour with Jim Lehrer; and
Douglas Brinkley, professor, Rice University, and author of American Heritage
History of the United States, among many other historical works.

The “American Conversation” series focuses on American history
and identity. Senators Harry Reid, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Kay Bailey Hutchison; Former First Lady Barbara Bush; and David McCullough are among those featured in previous programs, some of which may be viewed on the National Archives web site.

The National Archives Building in Washington, DC, is located on the National
Mall at Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW and is fully accessible. All
programs in the “American Conversation” series are free and open
to the public. Seating for this program is on a first-come, first-served
basis. For more information or to request an accommodation (e.g., sign
language interpreter) for a public program, please e-mail public.program@nara.gov
or call (202) 357-5000.

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For press information, please contact the National Archives Public Affairs Staff at (202) 357-5300.